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James

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Landscape, cityscape, and night sky photography from Western North Carolina https://ashevillepictures.com/product/mountain-layers-of-western-north-carolina-photo-zine/

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 26d

My 2026 WNC Landscapes Calendar is now available for purchase, two dollars off through this weekend, and shipping will start before the end of the month.

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A nice moment to n the Parkway last night

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The Harvest moon shining through some clouds this morning

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Tonight makes two consecutive outstanding sunsets in the Blue Ridge Mountains

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Thank you!

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A stunner sunset in the Blue Ridge Mountains tonight

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 6d

First light on the cloud ocean yesterday morning

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 10d

Last light, glowing through the rain tonight

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 11d

We still desperately need the Federal government to keep their promises and resume relief funding however, and we are grateful for NC’s state and local leaderships’ ongoing efforts to pursue it.

James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 11d

Here is to rest and re-creation in one of the best places on earth after a reality-breaking year after hurricane Helene. I am thankful for the amazing recovery work that has been done throughout our region, and grateful to call this place home.

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 13d

If you want some soothing sights from real life my new collection of clips from recent photo adventures is up (ideally viewed on a larger screen in 4K) www.youtube.com/watch?v

The Middle of September in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains

YouTube video by Asheville Pictures

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 14d

Majestic Mt Pisgah is always a standout amongst its fellow Blue Ridge Mountains

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 16d

Happy first day of fall. Here is some early color in the Blue Ridge Mountains (from today).

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 16d

Biltmore Estate in Asheville, yes

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Sunflowers and sunset at the Biltmore tonight

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 18d

Sun setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 18d

Yes, you are correct

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The Blue Ridge Parkway just south of Asheville, NC

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Sunset in the Blue Ridge Mountains last night

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 20d

It’s been great being outdoors lately in WNC

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 20d

Standing above the clouds, watching the sky change colors yesterday morning

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 21d

Another great morning in the books

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 22d

A video I made from a bunch of clips from my afternoon and evening on the newly reopened northern portion of the Parkway yesterday: youtu.be/uwJS2wzKjGo

Recovery from the Hurricane Helene Disaster - First Day Back on the north end of the Parkway

YouTube video by Asheville Pictures

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 22d

The current is actually surprisingly slow

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I can’t really put into words how great it felt to be back on the northern section of the Parkway today, but here are four out of the one million photos I took

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James @ashevillepictures.bsky.social · 23d

Another ocean made of trees

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